Trail Running calendar near Great Malvern 2025-2026

Tackle a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern Hills ridge, with over 1300 m of climbing and spectacular views. This group run by Running Adventures suits fit runners comfortable at steady 10 minute mile pace and includes kit guidance.

Tackle rugged trails across the Brecon Beacons at The Beast of the Beacons, held at Gilestone Farm near Llangynidr on Saturday 18 April 2026. Choose 16 km, 32.5 km or 65 km routes with stocked aid stations, camping and full race support.

Discover the Black Mountains and World Heritage landscapes around Blaenavon on this LDWA long distance walk and run. Pick 20, 30 or 50 mile routes that tackle classic climbs, quiet valleys and canal side finishes.

Take on the inaugural MTC Y Draig Goch on 19 April 2026, a scenic 35 mile stage from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8. Limited to 40 entrants, all finishers earn a Y Draig Goch medal and top athletes win bespoke t..

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 miles trail race across Rodge Hill and woodland, with challenging climbs and quiet country lanes. Finishers get bespoke medals and proceeds benefit Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Join a guided 14 km trail run in peaceful Penllyn Forest on 19 April 2026, exploring quiet tracks between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. Expect a led run with scenic stops and friendly company in person.

Run the scenic Thames Ring, a multi distance trail loop from Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canals. Choose 100, 150 or 250 mile challenges on riverside paths with GPS tracking and checkpoint support, 22 to 26 April 2026.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Butcombe Trail invites self guided 50 mile and 50 km ultras across the Mendip Hills AONB, mainly off road and passing six pubs. Volunteer organised and raising money for the Mendip Hills Fund, both races are UTMB qualifying.

Explore Shropshire countryside on the Corvedale Cake Walk, a scenic challenge over Abdon Burf and Wenlock Edge with checkpoint cakes and hot drinks. Walkers and runners welcome, with proceeds supporting local church communities.

Take on the Coventry Way Challenge, a scenic 41 mile circular walk or run around Coventry mostly on off road country paths. Solo entrants or teams of up to six enjoy checkpoints, tracker support and a hot finish meal in Meriden.

Run the Tissington Trail Marathon or Half in Ashbourne on 26 April 2026 and enjoy traffic free miles along a scenic former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. Both distances offer a challenging out and back on mixed undulating terrain.

Tackle scenic, undulating trails through Delamere Forest in this 21K or 42K trail race on 26 April 2026. Expect woodland singletrack, clearly marked routes and a lively event village at the Visitor Centre welcoming runners.

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, with multi lap routes from 3 km up to 50 km. Enjoy on course snacks, vegan options and themed medals with distance pins.

Run through woods carpeted in bluebells in the Chiltern Hills at the Bluebell 10km, a roughly 10 km guided spring trail on Sunday 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with a Run Leader, it is ideal for runners who can manage 5 km non stop.

Take on the Malvern Hills Ultra, an out and back trail race from Abberley Village Hall across the Worcestershire hills, with distances of 47, 38, 31 or 23 miles. Expect rugged climbs, scenic ridge running and a bespoke finisher medal plus a..

Three epic mountain races from Brecon across the Brecon Beacons, with sustained ridgeline climbs, dramatic summits and rugged technical trails. Marathon, 75K and 100K options include checkpoints, drop bag support and GPS waymarked routes.

Take on the HOWUM 2026 30 mile trail ultra around Llanidloes, following scenic paths past reservoirs, the Severn source and historic waymarked trails. With no time limit and three supported checkpoints this is a wild friendly challenge.

Join Run Silchester on 2 May 2026 for 2.5, 5 and 7 mile trail runs around the Roman wall, ancient woodland and a 12th century church. Family friendly festival atmosphere with stalls, music and proceeds supporting local community causes.

Hit the Cotswolds trails with Tempo Trail Races on Sunday 3 May 2026, featuring distances from 10K up to a 100K ultra. Pick your challenge or try the new 50K option for a weekend of scenic, adventurous running.